The Bank of Ghana on Tuesday will open a year-long celebration marking the 60th anniversary of the cedi, the nation’s currency and a longstanding emblem of Ghana’s economic sovereignty.
The official launch of the Cedi@60 commemoration will take place at the Accra International Conference Centre under the theme, “60 Years of the Cedi: A Symbol of Sovereignty, Stability, and Economic Resilience.” President John Dramani Mahama is expected to attend as the Special Guest of Honour.
Introduced on July 19, 1965, the cedi replaced the British pound as Ghana’s official currency, symbolizing the country’s post-independence drive toward economic autonomy. Over six decades, it has undergone multiple redenominations and design changes, mirroring Ghana’s broader economic evolution and efforts to maintain monetary stability amid shifting global and domestic pressures.
In a statement, the central bank described the anniversary as both a moment of reflection and a call to renew public confidence in the cedi as a foundation of national identity and economic resilience.
To mark the milestone, the Bank of Ghana plans a series of public engagement initiatives, including regional roadshows, campaigns promoting proper currency handling and security awareness, and youth competitions in art, music, and essay writing centered on the cedi’s legacy.
The celebrations will culminate in a Currency Conference featuring economists, central bank officials, and private-sector leaders from around the world to examine Ghana’s monetary history and discuss the future of its financial system.
